Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Elixir
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalTangerineFloralSandalwoodSpicy
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryRaspberry
Property
| Property | Elixir | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | - |
| Humulene | 1–2% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |